The inspector-general of police, IGP Olatunji Disu has deployed the eight newly promoted deputy inspectors-general of police.

The eight DIGs who were decorated on Monday were duly assigned portfolios and have since resumed their duties in their respective departments.

DIG Zachariah Fera Achinyan has been deployed to Legal Services; DIG Zango Ibrahim Baba to Research and Planning; and DIG Isyaku Mohammed to Training and Development.

Meanwhile, DIG Margaret Agebe Ochalla has been posted to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID); DIG Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman to Finance and Accounts; DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie will oversee the Force Intelligence Department (FID); DIG Fayoade Adegoke will head Information and Communication Technology, while DIG Umar Shehu Nadada has been posted to Operations Departments.

The DIGs were assigned departments based on their areas of competence.

Recall that the IGP had charged the DIGs to be courageous and decisive in their duties, reminding them of the responsibilities that come with the new rank.